Most Tennessee motorists have heard warnings about driving too fast. Speeding is a factor in over a quarter of fatal motor vehicle accidents. But what many people don't realize is that driving too slowly is a problem on the road, too. It can upset a delicate balance....
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Medical negligence may require a legal action to recover
Physicians owe a duty of care to treat patients safely and to adhere to the standards set by their state's board of medical examiners. Deviating from those guidelines may result in disciplinary action. When doctors fail to uphold the mandated standards, they may lose...
Car crash damages may be difficult to recover
For most Tennessee residents, the most dangerous thing they do every day is getting behind the wheel of their car. It’s not that driving is inherently likely to cause harm; it’s simply that car accidents are everyday occurrences. Thankfully, most car crashes are minor...
Accident-related injuries to the TMJ
The temporomandibular joint, which is the hinge between the jaw and the rest of the skull, can sometimes be injured in an auto accident. Perhaps this happened to you not long ago in Jackson, Tennessee. If so, you may have the grounds to file a claim against the other...
Why teens in TN are at a high risk of dying in a car accident
A study has revealed that teenage drivers are four times as likely as adults to die in car accidents. According to researchers, distracted driving is the likely cause of the leading cause of death for teenagers. Teenagers are much more likely than adults to use...
3 types of photos to document a car accident
If you are in a car crash, almost immediately after, you will notice that the accident scene floods with emergency services personnel and other roadside workers. Crews show up to remove vehicular debris off the roads and tow trucks arrive to drive damaged vehicles...
What jobs will lead to significant hearing loss
Hearing loss can occur with continual exposure to sounds exceeding 85 decibels though it will be gradual. It can, more specifically, happen through exposure to short but repeated bursts of sound between 100 and 115 decibels. Tennessee residents should know that such...
Teens and the elderly drive old cars with no ESC or side airbags
If you own a newer vehicle in Tennessee, then chances are that it comes with electronic stability control and side airbags. The safety benefits cannot be denied; ESC, in particular, can be as effective as seat belts in preventing car crash deaths. It helps a vehicle...
How nurses can stay safe on the job
As a nurse in Tennessee, you face a number of situations every day that could lead you to be injured or become ill, so it's important to know what sort of steps to take to prevent these incidents. Below are a few basic points. Healthy lifestyle outside of work...
Welding jobs require everyone to take safety precautions
Welding remains one of the essential components of manufacturing thanks to its ability to fuse metals, but welders find themselves involved with a hazardous job. The heat and flame from a torch could cause severe injuries. Therefore, safe practices become necessary to...